Santa Fe is original in so many ways.  One example is our International Folk Market, which is the largest, most innovative, high-quality folk art market in the world that was created in Santa Fe.  The International Folk Market (IFM) and its innovative financial model keeps growing and growing.  This is the Market’s 14th year and more than 160 master artists will represent 53 countries in this vast and colorful international bazaar. 

Artists will bring jewelry, beadwork, basketry, carvings, ceramics, glasswork, metalwork, paintings, mixed media, sculpture, textiles, musical instruments, to name a few mediums. Some are honored tradition-bearers, while others are young creators reinterpreting ancient forms. Their art ranges from highly affordable to museum-quality masterworks. 

All artists receive ninety percent of their earnings and they return home and invest in community improvements such as clean water and food production. In the past 13 years artists at the Market have earned a combined 25 million dollars.  If you love art, it is a must see.  And please give us a call, text or email if you are in town.

 

“#1 Best Art Festival in the USA” — USA Today
“It’s like few other places in the world because it’s the world gathered all in one place.” — CBS Sunday Morning
“#1 Best Art Festival in the USA” — USA Today

“It’s like few other places in the world because it’s the world gathered all in one place.” — CBS Sunday Morning